Care Instructions

Moisture and heat can damage any wood finish. Protect your furniture by using coasters and trivets. Always wipe up moisture promptly and dry with a soft cloth.

Avoid dragging sharp or rough objects across the surface of your wood furniture. Use adhesive felt pads, trivets, coasters and placemats to help prevent scratches.

Avoid direct contact with rubber bumpers and candle wax as it may react with the wood's finish and leave a stain.

Wood will expand and contract with seasonal humidity changes. Maintain consistent humidity levels to minimize movement in the wood and prevent warping.

Over time, air and sunlight will change the color of natural wood. Occasionally rotate the items placed on your wood furniture to allow a more uniform color to develop. Expose table leaves to the same amount of air and sunlight as your table.

Apply Room & Board Satin Wax with a clean, white cloth following the direction of the grain pattern. Take care to treat the exposed end grain of panels. Using another cloth, buff to remove excess wax and achieve a smooth finish.

Room & Board Satin Wax can be purchased in our stores, online or by calling 800.301.9720.

Do not use Room & Board Satin Wax on end-grain butcherblock or reclaimed chestnut; see instructions below.

Powder-coated MDF

Although powder-coating is a durable, seamless surface it is not impervious to stains and damage from moisture and heat. Take the same precautions you would with any wood furniture.

Use a slightly damp cloth to clean as needed. Wipe dry.

For spot cleaning, use an all-purpose cleaner or a solution of water and mild detergent. Wipe dry.

Treat end-grain butcherblock or reclaimed chestnut every six months, or more often if the wood seems dry, with an application of food-grade mineral oil. Do not use cooking oils or Room & Board Satin Wax.

Apply food-grade mineral oil to a clean, white cloth and then rub it into the wood. Do not apply mineral oil directly to the wood.

Scratches, burns, residue and other surface damage can be removed with fine-grit sandpaper. Reapply mineral oil after sanding.